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The two Jamie's then travel north to Derby and meet blind artist and the UK’s only completely blind woodturner, Chris Fisher who produces textured sensory and tangible pieces of art. His music has been highly praised and admired by established rap stars, including Wiz Khalifa and Kano, and Tinie Tempah and Giggs, who he has supported on tour. They then meet 27-year-old rapper Stoner, from Reading, who contracted meningitis at 11 years old and went completely blind within five years. As they’re asked to wear absurd costumes, they become increasingly suspicious of the producer’s motives. He takes them along the Southend seafront so they can try some photography, and Ian takes some publicity stills of the pair for the programme. Ian is 95 percent blind and suffers with Retinitis Pigmentosa Type 2, meaning he has central vision but no peripheral vision.

They first meet professional photographer Ian Treherne, who specialises in striking portraits and captivating landscapes. Under the control of the programme producer, the witty duo go on a road trip meeting blind creatives and experiencing their worlds. When will Blind Ambition be on?īlind Ambition is currently available on-demand via BBC iPlayer. Here’s everything you need to know about Blind Ambition. He has also made highly popular travelogue shows with some of the country’s most hilarious stars, such as Karl Pilkington, Romesh Ranganathan and Katherine Ryan.

Including Seven Dwarves, I’m Spazticus and Teenage Dwarf (Channel 4). With a healthy dose of humour along the way.ĭespite his struggles with low vision, over the past 20 years O’Leary has produced revolutionary programmes about disability. Along with Jamie MacDonald, we’re taken on a “blind leading the blind” mission as they work to uncover and cooperate with the best blind creative talent across the country and help give an illuminating take on surviving and thriving in the face of blindness. We have updated our ticketing terms and conditions. Please review our Conditions of Entry & Patron Safety before you visit us at Riverside.At this crucial moment in his life, O’Leary wants to delve into how creative people cope with losing their sight, and how blind artists attain their creative vision of a unique world they see from a distinctive perspective. This policy will be consistently reviewed and will be updated in line with NSW Health guidelines and advice, City of Parramatta WHS policy and procedure. – Face masks are strongly recommended inside all areas of the theatre, when 1.5m of social distancing is not possible for all patrons aged 12 and over. – If you are unwell, stay at home. Please do not attend if you feel unwell, are experiencing any flu like symptoms, COVID related symptoms, or if you are meant to be self isolating. Please note, Riverside Theatres updated Conditions of Entry before you purchase: For this reason, we strongly recommend that all patrons are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, and we strongly encourage the wearing of face masks inside our theatres when 1.5m of social distancing is not possible. Vaccination and mask wearing are critical in helping to protect our community from COVID-19 and is an important part of our COVID-safe plan. The health and safety of all Riverside patrons and staff is at the forefront of all our operations.

#BLIND AMBITION PROFESSIONAL#

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